Hoisington to discuss continuation of half-cent sales tax

The City of Hoisington has implemented a half-cent sales tax since 2005. That tax is scheduled to sunset in September 2020. Hoisington City Manager Jonathan Mitchell says there will be discussion at the city council meeting August 12 to continue the tax.

The tax is currently marked to help fund street repairs, but the thought is to broaden the tax’s use.

“We’ve had a lot of discussion in the community about what are some other needs for Hoisington?” said Mitchell. “A lot of those deal with quality of life.”

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